HL Deb 27 May 1999 vol 601 cc105-6WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What contribution closed circuit television could make to the reduction of crime in rural areas; and what central government funds are available to help local government to install closed circuit television in small towns and villages. [HL2594]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We announced on 16 March that an additional £170 million would be made available for the United Kingdom over the next three years to support crime prevention in high crime areas.

A key focus of this additional programme will be investment in closed circuit television (CCTV) in housing estates, town centres, car parks and other crime "hot spots".

A prospectus detailing how to apply for funds to help support the deployment of CCTV in England and Wales will be issued shortly.